Sesimbra travel guide

Sesimbra Tourism | Sesimbra Guide

You're Going to Love Sesimbra

With a population of 41,134, Sesimbra is a must-see destination in Setubal, Portugal.

When to visit Sesimbra

Sesimbra in February
Estimated hotel price
RM 385
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sesimbra in February
Estimated hotel price
RM 385
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Sesimbra

Plane

Although Sesimbra doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), which is located 37 km from Sesimbra. The shortest flight to Sesimbra from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 18h 40m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Sesimbra. The train journey from Sesimbra to Porto takes 2h 50m and costs around RM 104 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about RM 95 for a 3h 05m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sesimbra, including FlixBus, Gipsyy and rede expressos. From Portimão, the bus ride to Sesimbra takes 282 km and will cost you around RM 43. From Porto, the ticket costs about RM 33 for a journey of 312 km.

Plane

Although Sesimbra doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), which is located 37 km from Sesimbra. The shortest flight to Sesimbra from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 18h 40m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Sesimbra. The train journey from Sesimbra to Porto takes 2h 50m and costs around RM 104 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about RM 95 for a 3h 05m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sesimbra, including FlixBus, Gipsyy and rede expressos. From Portimão, the bus ride to Sesimbra takes 282 km and will cost you around RM 43. From Porto, the ticket costs about RM 33 for a journey of 312 km.

Airports near Sesimbra

Airlines serving Sesimbra

Lufthansa
Good (4,656 reviews)
KLM
Good (854 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,481 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,556 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,777 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Sesimbra

Hiring a car in Sesimbra

Expect to pay RM 9.24 per litre in Sesimbra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 110.86 and RM 147.81. The most frequently booked car type in Sesimbra is Economy (Class Economy SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Opel Adam or similar) is, on average, 90% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 9.24 per litre in Sesimbra (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 110.86 and RM 147.81. The most frequently booked car type in Sesimbra is Economy (Class Economy SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Opel Adam or similar) is, on average, 90% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.